Psychology and Psychology Transfer Pathway

The Psychology Transfer Pathway is a solid educational foundation that can lead to a variety of careers that work with people studying the human mind and behavior. The benefits of understanding how people see and process the world around them can improve experiences in a wide variety of careers.

Students learn:

• Introduction to psychology
• Group communication
• Developmental and abnormal psychology
• Unique psychology for aging populations, women and children
• Experiential and scientific lab methods.

Some graduates go directly into the workforce, but most will transfer to a partner Minnesota State university to earn a related bachelor’s degree to pursue more advanced careers in social work, counseling, psychology, etc.

* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

• 60 credit degree
• Online courses
• Start in fall or spring

Program Delivery

• Fully online
• No set meeting time; students attend lectures and access class materials according to their schedules
• Fall and spring start

Program Cost*

Tuition/Fees

• AA Transfer Pathway – $14,314

Additional Costs

• Book costs vary

Program Highlights

The Psychology Transfer Pathway AA is designed for a student to attend a partnered Minnesota State university:

• Bemidji State University
• Metropolitan State University
• Minnesota State University, Mankato
• Minnesota State University, Moorhead
• Southwest Minnesota State University
• St. Cloud State University
• Winona State University

Careers & Jobs

• Social Worker
• Psychologist
• Researcher
• Counselor